Andrew Dennis Carey

April 09, 2003

HAMPTON - Andrew Dennis Carey, 68, died April 7, 2003, in Hampton. A native of New York City, Dennis moved to Hampton in 1962 and joined NASA. He retired from NASA in 1989 where he was a photographer and participated in many projects associated with the space and aeronautics programs for Langley Research Center. He had also served with the Army prior to joining NASA.

As a hobby, Dennis collected and refurbished many antique radios and electrical systems. He taught himself the intricacies of radio and became an amateur radio enthusiast and was a member of a radio club in Norfolk.

Dennis is survived by his sisters, Margaret Brown of Warrenton, Patricia Wrenn and Mary Rossi of San Clemente, Calif.; many nieces and nephews; and also special friends, Sam Sokol and Betty Bailey.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in New York City.

Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of contributions in the name of Dennis Carey to your favorite charity.